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Pretty much, yes thats what you do. I put two pots on the stove and put one body in each so as the water got hot, so do did the bodies. I believe already having the bodies hot before putting them in the dyed water helps the dye stick to the body better.

Put the packet in the hot water, stir it a little, put the body in and cover the pot or bucket to retain the heat. Just make sure you thoroughly clean the body of all dirt before hand. I paid around $2.29 at kmart if I recall correctly.

Pretty much, yes thats what you do. I put two pots on the stove and put one body in each so as the water got hot, so do did the bodies. I believe already having the bodies hot before putting them in the dyed water helps the dye stick to the body better.

Put the packet in the hot water, stir it a little, put the body in and cover the pot or bucket to retain the heat. Just make sure you thoroughly clean the body of all dirt before hand. I paid around $2.29 at kmart if I recall correctly.

Stampede_Fanatic, please let us know how that ice blower works out if and when you get one. I did consider buying one but there are things about it that I dont like. For example, I wish they made ducts at the bottom or side to direct the air out, I also wish they would have incorporated some sort of fins on the mount to aid in heat dissipation. I went to the only place that sells it that I know of, the manufacturer, and after putting the item in the shopping cart and having the tax and shipping estimated, the total was $52.......No.Thanks.

You are doing a sweet job on your pede dude it wont be long before you run out of stuff to do to it but bash hard and fast man.....peace

Thanks man! I want to make it as tough as possible so all I would do from now on is to (Just like you said), bash hard and fast.

The only replacements I want to do are on things that wear out like tires, or if the lid breaks, etc. I hate replacing axles and A-Arms everytime.

Originally Posted by Pede Pede

Stampede_Fanatic, please let us know how that ice blower works out if and when you get one. I did consider buying one but there are things about it that I dont like. For example, I wish they made ducts at the bottom or side to direct the air out, I also wish they would have incorporated some sort of fins on the mount to aid in heat dissipation. I went to the only place that sells it that I know of, the manufacturer, and after putting the item in the shopping cart and having the tax and shipping estimated, the total was $52.......No.Thanks.

I'll definitely do a review on the ICE AMPS blower when it arrives (Currently on it's way).

Originally Posted by Pede Pede

Stampede_Fanatic, please let us know how that ice blower works out if and when you get one. I did consider buying one but there are things about it that I dont like. For example, I wish they made ducts at the bottom or side to direct the air out, I also wish they would have incorporated some sort of fins on the mount to aid in heat dissipation. I went to the only place that sells it that I know of, the manufacturer, and after putting the item in the shopping cart and having the tax and shipping estimated, the total was $52.......No.Thanks.

Truck is looking good man. How do you like the T-Bones skid plate setup?

The skid plate really takes a good beating whenever I go bashing. So glad that I got it because on rough terrain, a lot of loose rocks hit the servo. The skid plate is pretty scratched up right now and really serves its purpose.

Told ya those shocks needed to be a priority...surprised with the A Arm though. At least those have the lifetime warranty.

I have it coming that something like this will happen eventually. I also remembered what you said on your last post in this thread after I broke the shocks. You said on your post that Traxxas Big Bore shocks are good. You just swapped the stampede springs on them. Any more recommendations?

Btw, are you telling me that RPM will replace the A-Arm for free? If so, how?

Love my Big Bores. Watch eBay for them. I got them from a new Slash Platinum for about $34. I just swapped the springs. Haven't even changed the oil yet and the setup is good for me. On the RPM not sure how the warranty works I haven't had to use it yet. Probably something on their website.

I have the Big Bores. They feel more sturdy. If I had the money though I would get the HPI D8 shocks. They are sweet.

Currently looking at Traxxas Big Bore shocks (Part num: TRA5862) on ebay, amazon, etc. HPI D8's are nice, but have a hefty pricetag.

Originally Posted by yonzariq

That is a great looking stampede

Thanks man!

Originally Posted by Cglennrichardson

Love my Big Bores. Watch eBay for them. I got them from a new Slash Platinum for about $34. I just swapped the springs. Haven't even changed the oil yet and the setup is good for me. On the RPM not sure how the warranty works I haven't had to use it yet. Probably something on their website.

Wow! $34 for Traxxas Big Bore shocks are not bad at all. The cheapest I've seen brand new costs $47. I'll also swap my springs since I don't like the progressive springs on the Big Bores.

I have the Trenchers. They are really good tyres. As with any tyres/foams IMO seal the holes in the rims. As soon as they get wet they stay a unbalanced mess for the rest of. Crap at very high speeds. Think I may get the mashers or badlands when these finally where out. :-)

I have the Trenchers. They are really good tyres. As with any tyres/foams IMO seal the holes in the rims. As soon as they get wet they stay a unbalanced mess for the rest of. Crap at very high speeds. Think I may get the mashers or badlands when these finally where out. :-)

How are proline mashers and badlands?

Read reviews on them, but wanted to hear from someone who really used them for a long long time.

Nice to see you finished the chassis dye project, it's gives the truck such a new look huh!

You might want to put some wire mesh on top of that fan. It will prevent some tiny rocks and other road debris from getting caught in there. I'll see if I can find the old picture I posted here a long time ago.

Heres the one I had posted a while back of the one I did for my Stampede. I used some mesh and shoe goo to hold it but one xan use clear silicone.